Advent and Christmas Archives - Page 7 of 15

MECC: Jerusalem Must Be A City of Peace

It is with great sadness that I write to you today. Yesterday, U.S. President Donald Trump made an...

As we enter a season of expectant waiting for Jesus, we remember and stand with our Christian...

The following collection of prayers, images, and readings with questions are designed to be used...

According to tradition, Burbara (Barbara in English) was the daughter of the pagan Dioscurus. On...

Posted by the World Council of Churches here 14 November 2017 In a global campaign, the World...

It’s that time of the year! Thermal underwear, heavy winter coats, and hot chocolate... The...

Let every heart prepare Him room … Issac Newton I bet you can’t read these words without...

Ring the bells that still can ringForget your perfect offeringThere’s a crack in...

Wait with anticipation is the age-old theme of Advent. As a child I (Karen) remember waiting with...

We take this opportunity to thank the Lord for having seen us through these last six months of this...

It may be the only time I ever get to say this, so here: I spent Christmas in Bethlehem this...

[The following appeared on Dec. 23 as an op-ed in the Washington Post online.] When Americans sing...

As Christians worldwide await the arrival of the Holy Child in late December, children in Bethlehem...

From Bishop Dr. Munib A. Younan Luke 1:37 “Mary said to the angel, ‘How can this be, since I am...

The Wise Men were lead to the Christmas Child by an external instrument. "We saw his star, "they...